Keywords: Economy


Morocco’s trade deficit widens to 352.3 billion dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s trade deficit widened by 15.5% in 2025, reaching 352.3 billion dirhams, compared with 304.9 billion dirhams a year earlier, according to the annual foreign trade report published by the Office des Changes. The deterioration reflects a stronger increase in imports than in exports, highlighting......

IMF warns of economic contraction in the Middle East as war disrupts energy and trade

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the continuation of the war in the Middle East poses a major threat to economic stability across the region and Central Asia, with disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure weighing on growth prospects. The scale......

Morocco: 76.3% of Households Report a Decline in Living Standards, HCP Survey Finds

More than three-quarters of Moroccan households say their living standards have deteriorated over the past year, highlighting persistent financial pressures despite a modest annual improvement in consumer confidence, according to the latest survey by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The household......

IMF chief warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could have global economic repercussions

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia could have far-reaching economic consequences, as rising energy costs and regional instability threaten to affect markets and consumers worldwide. Speaking to journalists on......

Could an ageing world turn longevity into a new engine of economic growth?

The global economy is entering a demographic era unlike the one that shaped labor markets, pension systems and economic growth for much of the past century. Birth rates are declining across many countries, life expectancy is rising, and millions of people are remaining active and capable of working for......

Trump predicts global diesel price decline following reported deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump has predicted a substantial decline in global diesel prices following a reported agreement with Russia to supply the American market with the fuel. He said the additional volumes could increase international availability and ease pressure on prices, although the actual impact......

Moroccan Entrepreneurs Outnumber Chinese Business Owners in Italy’s Sole Proprietorship Sector

Moroccan entrepreneurs have become Italy’s largest foreign community of sole-proprietor business owners, with more than 53,000 registered businesses, according to figures released by Italy’s Union of Chambers of Commerce and InfoCamere. Moroccan nationals held 53,364 sole proprietorships......

European Gas Prices Climb Above $1,000 as Middle East Conflict Fuels Market Volatility

European natural gas prices rose above $1,000 per 1,000 cubic metres on Tuesday, approaching their highest levels since late 2022 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to unsettle energy markets. By 3:40 p.m. Moscow time, gas futures on the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe’s......

Germany’s Inflation Hits 3.3% as Energy Costs Surge to a Three-Year High

Germany’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in September 2026, reaching its highest level since December 2023 as rising energy costs placed renewed pressure on households and businesses. The Federal Statistical Office confirmed the preliminary figures on Tuesday, highlighting energy prices......